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Trail Running

Lightweight, moisture-wikcing materials are the key to trail comfort. Patagonia Trail Running Clothing brings those necesities to the table, along with a wide variety of accessories including sun hats and hydration packs.

When Josh Ewing left the city life and moved to the small town of Bluff, Utah, he soon saw the degradation of the historical and wildly natural Bears Ears region of southeastern Utah that was taking place. He knew that simply loving a place wasn't enough - action had to be taken.

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Premium Down

Toasty 800-fill down can be found in a range of Patagonia clothing, from the highly efficient Ultralight Down Jacket to the iconic Down Sweater to the expedition-worthy FitzRoy Parka. In addition to offering the highest warmth-to-weight ratio and the advantage of extreme compressibility, Patagonia’s Traceable Down is guaranteed to be humanely sourced so you can feel good about enjoying its airy, breathable warmth.

Patagonia’s groundbreaking Synchilla fleece jackets helped define a new product category back in the ‘80s; That tradition continues today with the Regulator line of technical fleece. Warm, lightweight, breathable, and compressible, it allows you to stay dry as you pick up the pace. Regulator fleece tops and bottoms come in four weights, from the windproof, multi-layer R4 fleece to the plush, high-loft R3 and R2 fleece to the ultralight R1 version, which features a grid pattern that boosts performance and warmth.

Trail Running

Lightweight, moisture-wikcing materials are the key to trail comfort. Patagonia Trail Running Clothing brings those necesities to the table, along with a wide variety of accessories including sun hats and hydration packs.

Premium Down

Toasty 800-fill down can be found in a range of Patagonia clothing, from the highly efficient Ultralight Down Jacket to the iconic Down Sweater to the expedition-worthy FitzRoy Parka. In addition to offering the highest warmth-to-weight ratio and the advantage of extreme compressibility, Patagonia’s Traceable Down is guaranteed to be humanely sourced so you can feel good about enjoying its airy, breathable warmth.

R Series Fleece

Patagonia’s groundbreaking Synchilla fleece jackets helped define a new product category back in the ‘80s; That tradition continues today with the Regulator line of technical fleece. Warm, lightweight, breathable, and compressible, it allows you to stay dry as you pick up the pace. Regulator fleece tops and bottoms come in four weights, from the windproof, multi-layer R4 fleece to the plush, high-loft R3 and R2 fleece to the ultralight R1 version, which features a grid pattern that boosts performance and warmth.

Defined by the Line

When Josh Ewing left the city life and moved to the small town of Bluff, Utah, he soon saw the degradation of the historical and wildly natural Bears Ears region of southeastern Utah that was taking place. He knew that simply loving a place wasn't enough - action had to be taken.

Worn Wear: A Film About the Stories We Wear - Presented by Patagonia

Worn Wear is an exploration of quality -- in the things we own and the lives we live. This short film takes you to an off-the-grid surf camp in Baja, Mexico; a family's maple syrup harvest in Contoocook, New Hampshire; an organic farm in Ojai, California; and into the lives of a champion skier, a National Geographic photographer, and a legendary alpinist. It also features exclusive interviews with Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard.

About Patagonia

Patagonia's founder Yvon Choiunard started climbing in 1953 at the age of 14. By age 18 he was manufacturing climbing gear, and by 1970 Chouinard Equipment had become the largest supplier of climbing gear in the U.S. Before long, Chouinard realized that the standard climbing gear of the time was damaging popular climbing routes, so he developed an entirely new type of climbing gear—nuts instead of pitons—and started all over again.

Patagonia, originally a clothing division under the Chouinard Equipment brand name, was created in the mid-'70s and stayed true to the brand's spirit of environmental awareness. Through organizations such as the Conservation Alliance and 1% For The Planet, Patagonia has since led an environmental charge in the world of outdoor clothing. Patagonia jackets, pants, shirts, board shorts, T-shirts, and other men's and women's apparel feature goods designed and manufactured using recycled materials, organic cotton, and low-impact construction methods.

Patagonia is more than an environmentally friendly clothing manufacturer, however. It has led the way in technical apparel with moisture-wicking synthetic fabrics and other industry-changing innovations. Its timeless designs and legendary durability have made Patagonia one of the most widely respected names in ski and outdoor clothing. Patagonia has also expanded its manufacturing to include everything from backpacks to belts, hats, shoes, and even beanies.

Patagonia has also had a huge influence on the outdoor industry from the fashion perspective. Chouinard believed that perfection in design was achieved 'not when there is no longer anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away'. Minimalism has been a guiding principle in Patagonia design from the very beginning, allowing form to follow function. This wisdom is recognized and appreciated throughout the outdoor industry. In the early '80s, Patagonia made a bold move that would change the industry forever. It drenched its outerwear in vibrant colors at a time when all men's outerwear was strictly tan or forest green. Soon cobalt, teal, French red, aloe, sea foam, and iced mocha became standard colors for outerwear, and the look of the outdoors changed forever.

These days, Patagonia is everywhere. Although it never strove to influence fashion, you can't go to the grocery store, the movies, or the local pub without seeing Patagonia's influence on what we wear every day. Unlike many manufacturers, however, Patagonia put its stamp on the outdoor clothing industry forever while to staying true to its roots and its promise to environmentally conscious ideals.